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From Entain to the fast lane - Cobby steps into key role with Annabel and Rob Archibald
Having been one of the driving forces behind the Ladbrokes Racing Club, Dan Cobby is keen to apply his experience in his new role with one of Australia’s fastest-growing stables.
Run The Numbers – Average Australian service fee hits record as top-end soars
With a record number of stallions standing at $200,000-plus in Australia this season, it is not surprising that the average fee for a commercial sire has hit unprecedented levels. Run The Numbers digs deep into the stallion fee trends for 2025.
Straight Shorts - Monday May 12 - Wells takes Communications portfolio, Ben Smith mourned, tragedy for Windsor Park, PointsBet and betr enter due diligence period
In today's Straight Shorts, there's a new federal communications minister, racing mourns after deaths in Australia and New Zealand, PointsBet says it will further assess betr’s acquisition proposal, while connections aim high with Beadman.
Rowe On Monday - Yarraman Park hits the right note with Lloyd Webber, NZ Hall of Fame recognition for Savabeel
In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reports on Yarraman Park's partnership with Andrew Lloyd Webber that is celebrating a Group 3 win in France and he speaks to Max Whitby, one of champion New Zealand sire Savabeel's biggest fans.
Queensland government unveils terms, appointments for racing industry review
The Queensland government has released details of a review into racing in the state, including its terms of reference and steering committee appointments.
First Settler makes 11 for Yulong
Yulong has built its stallion roster to 11 and added a third new face to the 2025 line-up, confirming Group 2-winning son of Written Tycoon, First Settler, would start his breeding career at the Victorian farm.
ATC takes another swing at members with proposed $370 million Penrith Golf Club deal
The Australian Turf Club has revealed the likely site of the fourth Sydney racecourse should it sell Rosehill, with a Memorandum Of Understanding signed to acquire and develop Penrith Golf Club.